Fri Jan 14, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
111
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
120
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 23 | 32 | 28 | 28 | 111 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 36 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Pistons outlasted the Magic 120-111. Pistons' scorers couldn't be contained. The Magic couldn't shake the cold spell; Magic's Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Magic · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Magic · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.